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University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus SFCC| Central New Mexico Community College | New Mexico Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CNM | NMMI | ||
| Location | Albuquerque, NM | Roswell, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,095 | 424 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnm.edu | nmmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNM | NMMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,512 | $2,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,632 | $8,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,750 | $6,326 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,742 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,095 | $9,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
CNM | NMMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 412 | ||
| Admitted | - | 231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 78.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 6, 2025 | Aug 2, 2025 |
Academics |
CNM | NMMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNM | NMMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $6,431 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $66 |
Diversity |
CNM | NMMI | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
CNM | NMMI | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 55% | ||
Campus |
CNM | NMMI | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central New Mexico Community College is larger than than NMMI based on total student enrollment (19,095 students vs. 424 students)
CNM vs. NMMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNM or NMMI?
- New Mexico Military Institute is 32.3% more expensive to attend than CNM for in-state tuition ($2,000.00 vs. $1,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at NMMI than Central New Mexico Community College ($8,880.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central New Mexico Community College than NMMI ($4,742 vs. $8,560)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Military Institute are 22.5% lower than costs at Central New Mexico Community College ($6,326 vs. $7,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central New Mexico Community College as New Mexico Military Institute (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico Military Institute students is 91.6% larger than aid received Central New Mexico Community College ($9,762 vs. $5,095)
Which college is harder to get into, CNM or NMMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMMI or CNM .
CNM vs. NMMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNM or NMMI? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between NMMI and CNM.
- Graduates from New Mexico Military Institute earn on average $16,500 more per year than CNM graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $33,300)
- New Mexico Military Institute students graduate with a $1,069 lower median federal student loan debt than CNM graduates. ($6,431 vs. $7,500)
- NMMI graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CNM graduates. ($66 vs. $77)
- More NMMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNM students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/